2012 national convention pickups/pictures

[Vintagecatcher]

I just got back from the National. I went just for Thursday and Friday.

I thought the memorabilia side of the show was a bit lean. Of course, some of the better items were probably grabbed earlier in the show.

My lone memorabilia pickup was a nice children's catcher mitt.

Patrick

[jpop43]

We ventured down to the show for the Wednesday evening session and stayed thru Friday afternoon. For the very first time ever I took my 4 year old son to a show and he was a real trooper, keeping up with us as we walked the aisles over and over till we were convinced that we'd had the opportunity to see everything. Attached is a picture of the Dugout Treasures crew along with our newest member...the little guy picked up his first vintage glove on Thursday!

I thought the sampling of vintage equipment being offered was quite good, and seeing it allowed us to visit with some old friends who specialize in that area. We got a nice chance to catch up in person and even meet some guys with whom we'd spoken/emailed with over the years but never formally connected. Kudos to the guys from Play OK Antiques, Huntington Baseball Co., and the Antique Athlete for putting together what was, in our opinion, the best booth in show!

Anyway, we had a great time in the Inner Harbor and did pick up a few nice pieces which fill a couple of holes in our collection of vintage gloves, bats, and balls.

Starting with the baseballs, here is our National 2012 haul...

1. Well, us...photo taken in the booth shared by a number of our friends.
2. Circa 1920's Horace Partridge Official League Baseball, mint with box.
3. Teens/20's era Spalding Official League Special Baseball...Mint.
4. 1920's era Reach "Babe" Ruth Home Run Special Baseball
5. Circa 1880's Figure 8 Baseball

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[jpop43]

Here are a couple of the bats...

1. Circa 1897-1911 JF Hillerich & Son bat...thick, stout, and heavy with very nice orig. factory tape...no damage and a nice addition to the bat collection.

2. 36" Louisville Slugger, Oil Tempered, Model 3 baseball bat.

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[jpop43]

And, last but not least...the leather. Here are the mitts we picked up over the past few days.

1. Circa 1920's Spalding "Double Play" model basemitt...large, soft, supple, buckle back, nice patch, with great markings.

2. 1920's era Winchester Repeating Arms Co. catchers mitt. At long last, we pick up the "right fit" in terms of catchers mitts to round out our Winchester collection.

A great week spent with family at a great show in a great town!

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[khkco4bls]

Jonathan, I was going to spring on the Ruth homerun special ball but didn't want to spend most of my money on one item. Killer ball .

[matty39]

federal league pennant

[jpop43]

Hey Kevin...thanks. Well, we were thinkin' about that Wm. Read and Sons ball too...funny, right! Anyway, we admire your purchase and would love to see a few more pics of the ball itself. If you're ever in a mood/position to part with it, please drop us a line. Great show for you!

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[Mark]

Originally Posted by matty39

federal league pennant

nice.

[khkco4bls]

Thanks Jonathan, I will keep you in omind and also the Japanese ball I have. Great pickups...t